The shops of the pan-Arab plaza were pretty much in lockstep solidarity. The Islamic Fashion store – where, before a fire destroyed half of the heart of Little Arabia, the porno store that used to be there stuck out like a sore thumb – was offering Egyptian flags and shawls. (They also have amazingly beautiful Koranic mantle pieces) Food joint Forn Al Hara hung the flag of Egypt next to its Happy Valentine’s day banner while serving up sphihas to hungry celebrants.

With Mubarak gone, may there be more liberation struggles in the MENA and elsewhere to celebrate in the coming future!